Mu Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Scholarships

Academic Achievement Award (Triple A)

Academic Achievement Awards (Triple A) encourage academic excellence in Phi Gamma Delta's newly initiated members. For the last 65 years, the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation has supported the educational and academic programs of the Fraternity's members. Recognizing that undergraduate members need a healthy academic environment for their scholastic aspirations, the Foundation helps build solid leaders by making the greatest impact possible upon the academic careers of the members of Phi Gamma Delta. The Foundation's Triple A, a $250 scholarship available to newly initiated members of Phi Gamma Delta who earn a 3.2 GPA during their pledging semester. Statistics show that people who start their academic careers with high GPAs are more likely to graduate with higher GPAs and graduate from the same school.

University of Idaho Endowment for the Mu Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta

In 1977, the graduate brothers of Mu Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta established an endowment. The University of Idaho currently manages the Endowment that generates annual scholarship.

The criteria for distribution of this scholarship will be made by the Scholarship committee which includes at least one member of the BCA or the PL in making the scholarship recipient(s) decision

The selection committee will considered student need, GPA and Fiji Legacy status.

All Mu Iota Freshmen are eligible for up to a $250 first semester scholarship. Selection will be based upon academic excellence, financial need of the student, and the illustration of the values of Phi Gamma Delta. Selection will be made the spring semester, with distribution their Sophomore year.

All Mu Iota Juniors are eligible for up to a $500 first semester scholarship. Selection will be based upon academic excellence, financial need of the student, and the illustration of the values of Phi Gamma Delta. Selection will be made the spring semester, with distribution their Junior year.

All Mu Iota Seniors are eligible for up to a $750 first semester scholarship. Selection will be based upon academic excellence, financial need of the student, and the illustration of the values of Phi Gamma Delta. Selection will be made the spring semester, with distribution their senior year.

R. Michael "Southie" Southcombe Scholarship

All Mu Iota undergraduates are eligible for up to a $1000 scholarship. Selection will be based upon academic excellence, financial need of the student, and the illustration of the values of Phi Gamma Delta. Selection will be made the spring semester, with distribution the following academic year.

Mike earned a B.A. in Political Science (1957) and a law degree, LL.B., (1962) from the University of Idaho. Mike was a member of the Mu Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta and formed many lifelong friendships with his Fiji brothers. He remained a very passionate and supportive Fiji throughout his life.

This scholarship is in memory of Mike Southcombe, with contributions from Mike, his life long Fiji Brothers and many friends. This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate who illustrates the passion, dedication, and friendship that was core to Mike.